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• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Smile Makeovers
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Lumineers
  • Porcelain Fillings
  • Porcelain Crowns and Bonding
  • Instant Orthodontics
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Metal-Free Dentistry
  • Dental Implants
  • Full Mouth Rejuvenation
• Headaches/TMJ
  • TMJ Symptoms
  • Teeth Grinding
  • Tests We Can Do
  • TMJ Treatments
  • TMJ FAQs
  • Full-Mouth Rejuvenation
• Restorative Dentistry
  • Cerec Technology
  • Dentures and Partials
  • Gum Treatment
  • Dental Crowns and Bridges
  • Metal-Free Dentistry
• Dental Problems
  • Worn or Chipped Teeth
  • Old Dental Crowns
  • Old Metal Fillings
  • Crooked Teeth
  • Discolored Teeth
  • Missing Teeth
  • Snoring
  • Gaps Between Teeth
  • Gummy Smile
  • Bad Breath
  • TMJ
• Laser Dentistry
  • Laser Gum Recontouring
  • Periodontal Care
  • Laser Dentistry FAQs
• Sedation Dentistry
  • Sleep Dentistry
  • Laughing Gas
  • Oral Sedation

Restorative Dentistry

Arthur Kwan, DMD

Sally Hsu, DDS

Serving your restorative dentistry needs in Rocklin and Sacramento

Tooth Crowns and Teeth Bridges

For patients who are missing teeth, there are many options available today to help them regain a healthy, beautiful smile. One of these options is the custom creation of tooth crowns and teeth bridges. Bridges replace one or more missing teeth, and are permanently attached to the surrounding teeth. The teeth that support the bridge are called abutments/crowns and the missing teeth are called pontics.

When creating a bridge for a patient, it is critical that the abutments are healthy, because they will have to support the chewing process of all of the teeth. It is the health of these abutment teeth that will determine the success of a fixed bridge.

Fixed bridges do require extra maintenance, since flossing is more difficult between the abutment and the pontic teeth. Therefore routine dental care is crucial in ensuring a long lifespan for a bridge. If maintained properly, bridges can last up to 10 years, and sometimes longer.

The procedure for a fixed bridge is as follows:

• Prepare the abutment teeth by shaping and reducing to make room for the abutment crowns.
• A first impression is made and sent to a dental lab for the fabrication of the bridge.
• During this time, a temporary resin bridge will be
  made for the patient to protect the abutment teeth.
• A color match of the bridge is made to the other existing teeth.
• The porcelain teeth are made to match the existing teeth in both color and shape.
• Finally, the end product is tried on for fit and bite, and any bite adjustments are made and then bonded into the patient's mouth.

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All dental procedures are performed in our state-of-the-art dental facility to ensure quality, consistency and satisfaction for each of our patients. Call or email us today to make an appointment with restorative dentistry experts, Dr. Kwan and Dr. Hsu. Let us answer any additional questions you may have about our procedures for tooth crowns and teeth bridges.